A criminal case has been opened in the Oryol region against a local resident who set fire to an Iveco semi-trailer tractor with the aim of damaging a bitumen transport operation because of a personal grievance with the vehicle owner, according to the regional police press service. The investigation is examining a chain of suspicious events tied to this arson and the subsequent financial impact on the involved parties. police press service.
The authorities estimate the total damage from the alleged illegal actions at about 3.3 million rubles. The suspect stated that the arson was motivated by a personal dispute with the owner of the Iveco unit, and that the act was intended as retribution for that conflict. Detectives are exploring all aspects of the case to determine the exact sequence of events and any possible additional factors that might have influenced the incident. police press service.
The incident occurred on the night of January 31. The fire completely destroyed the Iveco truck and its tanker, and the adjacent heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz semi-trailer also sustained damage. In the course of examining the circumstances surrounding the blaze, investigators concluded that the fire resulted from deliberate arson. A man born in 1983 was identified as a suspect and was under house arrest pending the trial, with authorities continuing to gather evidence to secure his accountability. police press service.
Earlier information indicated a separate matter involving another resident from Saratov who was connected to a damaged vehicle and a financial loss of about 500 thousand rubles. Investigators are cross-referencing these incidents to assess whether there is any broader pattern or link between them, and to establish a clear timeline of the events and the individuals involved, as the case progresses through the legal process. police press service.